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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open education experiments. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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